As of: January 23, 2024, 8:08 p.m
By: Lisa Metzger
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The GDL is on strike for the second time in the new year, paralyzing rail traffic nationwide.
This time the union wants to strike for a full six days.
An overview of the effects in Bavaria.
Railway strike in Bavaria!
The GDL is striking passenger traffic from Wednesday, January 24th (2 a.m.) until Monday, January 29th (6 p.m.).
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informs you live about disruptions, cancellations and unexpected trains during the strike and is constantly updated.
Background: Why many trains are still running despite the strike in the Free State - insight into Bavaria's rail network
Munich - Another failure of collective bargaining, another rail strike: The German train drivers' union (GDL) has rejected the new offer from Deutsche Bahn (DB) and thus turned its back on an agreement.
What this means for Deutsche Bahn customers: strike.
Anew.
Because it is the second time in this young new year that the trains have largely come to a standstill.
Rail strike in Bavaria: Six days of chaos on the rails – This is what rail travelers need to know
From Wednesday, January 24th to Monday, January 29th, there will be a nationwide strike on the route network.
Freight traffic will be affected from 2 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23rd.
The GDL wants to strike the route network nationwide from January 24th to 29th.
Many rail travelers in Bavaria are then dependent on alternatives.
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The upcoming rail strike is particularly annoying for rail travelers who have already booked their tickets for the coming week.
Passengers also have ticket rights that they can use in such a case.
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